Product Engineer

Force Motion Group (FMG) is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to join the Hyson team in Brecksville, Ohio. This role plays a central part in launching a new gas strut product line, developing the manufacturing processes that bring it into full production, and building lasting technical capability within our engineering team. Working across product design, manufacturing, and application support, this position partners closely with operations, quality, and supply chain as the line is established. We are looking for a motivated engineer who learns quickly, takes ownership, and wants to build deep expertise in a product line as it takes shape.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the engineering work required to bring a new gas strut product line into full production at Brecksville, from process development and documentation through validation and steady-state manufacturing.

• Develop and document manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including routings, work instructions, fixturing, tooling, and equipment requirements.

• Create and maintain component and assembly drawings, design standards, specifications, and supporting system documentation using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.

• Build and maintain bills of material and routings within the company's ERP system, ensuring accuracy as products move into full production.

• Plan and execute product validation and testing activities, including test setup, data collection, analysis, and documentation of results.

• Conduct process capability studies and support first article inspection, PPAP, and related product qualification activities.

• Partner with sourcing and procurement to establish the supply base, defining supplier technical requirements and component specifications and supporting supplier qualification.

• Troubleshoot product, process, and equipment issues on the shop floor, applying structured root cause analysis to drive lasting solutions.

• Contribute to APQP, PFMEA, and control plan development in partnership with the quality team.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen quality, yield, cost, and throughput.

• Support application and customer technical questions in partnership with the sales team, with increasing involvement as the business and operations mature.

• Document and share technical knowledge across engineering and operations to strengthen the capability of the broader team.

• Ensure work meets applicable safety, regulatory, environmental, and quality standards.

• Other related duties and projects as assigned.

• Adhere to company code of conduct.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on product, manufacturing, or process engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software for component and assembly design and detailed drawings.

• Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes, including routings, fixturing, tooling, and process capability studies.

• Experience creating and maintaining bills of material and routings within an ERP system; experience with JBA, SAP, or similar ERP systems is a plus.

• Working knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100.

• Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and first article and PPAP requirements.

• Experience planning and executing product validation and testing, including analysis and documentation of results.

• Familiarity with machining equipment, including multi-axis mills and lathes, and general manufacturing equipment.

• CNC programming experience using 3D CAD/CAM software, including multi-axis applications, preferred.

• Experience with sealed gas-charged assemblies, sealing systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred but not required.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work through ambiguity as a new product line is established.

• Self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to learn new products and processes quickly and take ownership of results.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments and with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines with attention to safety, quality, and cost.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% in support of business needs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline required.